At her words, Mei shook her head. "Thank you for your concern, Kiana, but I'm really fine. Whether I activate the Herrscher Core to charge this God-Slaying Armor or not, my body feels the same. I feel great, so you don't need to worry about me."
"..."
Kiana looked at Mei, whose appearance had changed drastically, and sighed softly to herself.
How could I possibly not worry about her?
God-Slaying Armor.
It was cutting-edge technology from the Zero Era, created by Doctor Mei—one of Human Civilization's greatest creations.
While it could grant its wearer unparalleled destructive power, the energy needed to operate the God-Slaying Armor was equally staggering. Normally, only when Mei activated the Herrscher Core and transformed into the Herrscher of Thunder could she truly unleash its power.
That was right...
Mei's so-called identity as the "Herrscher of Thunder" was actually nothing more than an energy source for charging the God-Slaying Armor!
As for why she was willing to give up the Herrscher Core, even surrendering the authority of the Herrscher of Thunder just to charge the armor, it was naturally because the changes this suit of armor brought were simply too immense!
If she had to put it into words, Mei wearing the God-Slaying Armor and Mei without it were practically two different species.
A Herrscher?
Something that would be gone in a single slash!
Only by wearing this God-Slaying Armor could she confront a terrifying monster like Jana, who had shattered the entire moon, head-on!
"It's just a pity that the research on the God-Slaying Armor is incomplete. So, Mei, you must be even more careful. When you encounter something impossible to handle, you must prioritize your own life. Don't ever act on impulse!"
Kiana reminded her once more:
"That includes Wendy, the one capable of creating